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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.38, 6,045.44 and 2,966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.38, 6,045.44 and 2,966.14 is: 4,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.38 : 6,045.44 = 2,966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.38/6,045.44 = 2,966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.38x = 6,045.44 × 2,966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.38x = 17,931,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,931,621.40/4,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.75

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